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P294 RTU

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

154,830 mi
Last recorded154,830 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 RTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 154,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

Fail 3 May 2011 154,824 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2010 154,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 154,069 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 146,399 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

o/s door check strap insecure.. front suspension soft.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 146,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

o/s door check strap insecure.. front suspension soft.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 146,385 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 140,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fan switch leaking

hazard switch sticking

Pass 25 Sep 2008 140,968 miles

fan switch leaking

hazard switch sticking

Pass 21 Sep 2007 130,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake cable bracket to tunnel

Fail 21 Sep 2007 130,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake cable bracket to tunnel

Pass 30 Sep 2006 128,098 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2006 128,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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P294 RTU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 112,032 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P294 RTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P294 RTU registered?

P294 RTU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P294 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P294 RTU shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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